When to go · Sturbridge
Sturbridge in August
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct (foliage peaks in October)). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C) / 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct (foliage peaks in October)). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- SeptemberGreatInside Sturbridge's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct (foliage peaks in October).
- OctoberGreatInside Sturbridge's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct (foliage peaks in October).
- MayGreatInside Sturbridge's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct (foliage peaks in October).
- JuneGreatInside Sturbridge's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct (foliage peaks in October).
Weather in August
- SturbridgeHighs around 27 °C (81 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 81 °F (27 °C), lows around 59 °F (15 °C), rain on about 10 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Sturbridge, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
May: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Aug: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
May: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 10 (better)
May: 12
Crowds
Aug: High
May: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
May: 1
August: Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct (foliage peaks in October)). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
May: Inside Sturbridge's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct (foliage peaks in October).
Sturbridge: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast